Design on the quilt

Find pieces stacked on top of each other

Pieces stacked on top of each other are counted twice in the fabric estimate. Check overlapping pieces selects any that overlap, so you can move them apart or delete the extra.

Where to find it

Designer → More → Check overlapping pieces

Open the designer
In the designer, More, then Check overlapping pieces selects the pieces stacked on top of each other in the top-right star, and a note says how many overlapping pieces were selected

How to do it

  1. In the designer, press More at the top right and choose Check overlapping pieces. A dot beside it means some pieces overlap.
  2. Any pieces that overlap are selected on the quilt, and a note says how many.
  3. Drag them apart, or press Delete to remove the ones you don’t need. Check again until it says No overlapping pieces.

Good to know

  • Check before you open the Fabric Calculator or print the pattern: stacked pieces throw off the yardage, the cutting list and the sewing order.
  • Moved one by mistake? Undo puts it back.
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Where it works
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This guide answers

  • Why is my yardage too high?
  • How do I find overlapping pieces?
  • Are some of my pieces on top of each other?
  • Why does my cutting list have extra pieces?
  • How do I check my quilt for mistakes before printing the pattern?